Ivory Coast, France to Keep Some Military Ties

France pulls out from sole military base in Ivory Coast
At its peak, about 1,000 French soldiers were stationed at the base to combat jihadist threats across the region. Despite the withdrawal, around 80 French soldiers will remain for training and support
France to keep 80 military personnel in Ivory Coast, defence minister says
France said on Thursday it would keep 80 military personnel in Ivory Coast largely for training purposes, as it handed over control of a military base in the commercial capital amid a scaling back of its forces across West and Central Africa.
France withdraws from its sole military base in Ivory Coast
After French withdrawal from base, West African country to continue cooperating with Paris on military level, says Ivorian defense minister
France returns its sole Ivory Coast military base to local authorities
France on Thursday handed its sole Ivory Coast military base back to its former colony. France has been present in the country for decades, and its departure is in line with a growing trend among
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa
Ivory Coast, France to Keep Some Military Ties Amid Troop Exit
Ivory Coast and France plan to maintain some security cooperation even as French soldiers stationed in the West African country start withdrawing.
France leaves last remaining military base in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast officially took control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West Africa. Story by Anna Pereira and Antonia Kerrigan.
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